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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
8
A Bath Chronicle item recalls a 1907 Bath social season with churches, weddings, and local industries discussed. Notable mentions include Rev G F Rouillard leaving Newton Center, the Virginia ship legacy, and the Wasp named for the Alidiroscoggin River boat, along with community gatherings and refreshments.
A May 5 1907 report from Dennysville recounts a Memorial Day observance with a noted orator, a large crowd, and a fine speaker from Bowdoin College. A 60 person party rode a special car to the event and 20 freshmen were escorted back to campus after a long walk. The schooner S H Sawyer docked at South Gardiner to load lumber while militia units prepared for maneuvers and gun detachment drills at Belfast Camden Rockport. Prices and meat markets are briefly noted as well.
June 6 1907 reports attendees from L L Hooker S C Lord H P Gilchrist George W Gregg and others visiting Augusta for the annual convenon. News of visitors from New York Standard Oil and local officials mingling with cops and townsfolk, a Bath gardener surprised by cucumbers and a snowdrift under chips. A yacht voyage, law practice in Nebraska, and Memorial Day observances linked to local lodges and a forthcoming Scout Cruiser Chester launch prep at Boston harbor. Camden plans to welcome the turbine steamer Camden June 22 with inspection at the wharf. Capt Norman Perry returns to Boston to join schooner Ada F Brown. Mrs Harriet heads to Cambridge hospitality ties.
June 7 1907 report of a joint centennial meeting with enthusiastic support and donations noted for amounts raised. An accident involving Mr Stetson left him injured but improving. Torrey Roller Bushing Co plans a 72 by 26 foot addition to its plant for an expanded machine shop drawing room. Postmaster Snipe reports a Washington notice of extra mail weight for Bath starting July 1 through December. Names Madelyn P Clifford and Anna appear in fragment.
A Boston wholesaler seeks chicken broilers from a West Bath farmer with prices 70 cents for a pound or more and 40 cents for two pounds. by Monday wholesale prices may fall to 20 cents a dozen as potatoes remain scarce at 85 cents a bushel. Local notices cover yacht club meeting, a fire at Morse's machine shop, another stove fire at Vinal W. Haskell’s house, the turbine steamer Camden’s visit, and barge launches for the New York Ontario and Western Railroad.
June 10 1907 Tibbetts leaves Maine for a railroad post with Maine Central. Charles W Morse and family plan a June 19 voyage from New York to Paris, France for several months abroad. Bath band to provide music for Odd Fellows Memorial Day in Brunswick. Otter Cliff House at Five Este to open next Sunday. Local party to help Managers Knowl-
Merritt C Catminde and Frank Merritt return after days away with a brow found in the Rapa Bath fishermen, average length 12 inches. The steamer Ransom B Fuller left the line Saturday fully loaded from the city. Children’s Day was observed in many churches. Ole Hanson, Webb Academy student and son of Bant Hanson, is a crew member on the motorboat Idaho in a New York Bermuda race for a cup by James A Bennett Lincoln lodge. Memorial Sunday honors paid with decorations and addresses by officers and members.
Clar Sea teem te comm eva of Bath Mass died June 3 in Roxbury after a sudden illness. He had lived away from Bath for 30 years, worked at Hotel Statler Boston as elevator man and winter fireman, and served in the Duanine-Genaet. He leaves his wife, two sons in Roxbury, and a sister Mrs. James Jordan. A planned summer visit with his sister and aunt and uncle was noted in a recent letter.
Mrs Bertha A Pushard died Friday night at her Bath home 158 Middle Street. She was born in Bath daughter of Minnie Wectman Crean and George F Cressey. Survived by husband Loring Q Pushard two sons Frederick Otis Pushard of Bath two daughters Laura Burpee Henrietta Pinkham of Bath a sister Melvina Freeman father George F Cressey and nine grandchildren. Funeral held Mayo Funeral Residence Tuesday at two oclock.
The funeral of Mrs. Florence Robinson was held at the Mayo Funeral Residence on Friday at two o'clock. A large gathering attended. floral tributes were abundant. The service was conducted by Dr. Francis W. O'Brien of Portland, former minister of the People's Church. Bearers included Ralph Boardman, Charles Ansert, Clarence Warner, Maurice Warner, Elmer Rogers and Robert Mettall. The Souss Union Veterans Auxiliary led its church service. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. George Eves of Foxboro Massachusetts visits her daughter and son in law Mr Ray Campbell and Mrs Campbell at Dromore to meet the new granddaughter and grandson born recently.
Reading through the scattered items shows residents visiting, illness recoveries, and plans for summer. Mrs Relates Minott and daughter prepare to pay their home in Bath, while Mr Morse resumes lineman work after a Cape Cod wedding trip. Summer plans include a Small Point church service and the Percy cottage return to Lancaster Massachusetts for the season.
Hiram Bradstreet Wyman 88 died at home in Phippsburg Center Wednesday morning. Born July 14 1859 in Parker Head he was a marine engineer who retired recently and lived in Phippsburg Center the past seven years. Survived by wife Rene Cottell Wyman. Funeral Friday at Curtis Funeral Home at two with Rev. Charles R. Sims officiating.
Funeral services for Mrs Ida Mae Waterman wife of Fletcher A Waterman of West Bath were held Saturday afternoon from Curtis Funeral Home 942 Washington street with Rev Joseph O Purdue pastor of Winter Street Church officiating Bearers were E Jenks Albert White Maynard Carlton Stanley Rose Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Scales was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Central Congregational Church, conducted by Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson and Rev. Charles R. Sims. Bearers included Franklin Carey of New Hampshire, Arthur Perrault of Massachusetts, Blair Bailey and Gordon Cowin of Bath. Interment followed in the family lot.
Bath High School Alumni Association hosts its 55th annual meeting at Morse High School. The event includes a business session and entertainment with state alumni groups, featuring solos by Ruth Williams Barbara Dunkton and others, plus a dance by Fay Pye and Sainie Durantie.
Bay Point residents report a promised Star Route mail service within a year and discuss weather affecting gardens. Local visits highlight Miss Gertrude Tiemer and Miss Normana MacKibbon touring Bay Point apiaries, family gatherings with Aunt Lou, and trips by former Bay Point residents now living in Florida and California.
Probate notices list executors and administrators for estates in Bath Woolwich Georgetown and Bath. Names include Harry J. West and Merritt C. Gachennbach with bond details and dates in 1947. Copy of attest requires John L. Jack, Registrar.
Area families from Parker Head and Bath attended graduation events at Parker Head church and nearby schools. Residents and relatives including Mrs. Grace Kenny, Mrs. Glidden, Winfield Lewis, and Barbara Mank joined gatherings, with multiple visitors from Bath, North Leeds, Topsham, Stockton Springs, and Bowdoin connected to the ceremony.
Fragmentary report mentions people from Washington Street visiting Bay Point for the summer at a cottage and states a sun meriden crossing the United States takes about 195 minutes.
Court at Bath orders notice to all interested by weekly copies. Estate of Nelsons F Heel, late of Bow n, specified. Order issued in the probate proceeding, dates obscured in OCR.
Dromore Grange announces the first end re class of seven at fede with Berkins and past Dromore. The meeting will confer fourth degrees and include the Past Masters Association Lecturers Council event at Bodwell Grange on June 1 with supper at 6 30. West Bath grange members are invited to join Dromore for West Endist church service. Refreshments were served by Ray Campbell.
Local notes report Woolwich resident William Robeson leaving Bath Memorial Hospital after a stay. Ruth Hellburt is mentioned as pending. Mr. and Mrs. John Je are noted, and Olive Wade returns from Brighton, Massachusetts after visiting Perley Putnam Bay. Marilyn Temple and Phyllis Mank are listed among overnight guests in nearby towns.
An incomplete notice reports that a funeral was held for a local figure named Os Een Ae Wiley. friends attended and the event took place around noon.
Fragmentary OCR text shows an estate matter in Bath County with names Jeanne M. and Alice M. Rah, John P. Carey, Katherine B. and John L. mo. The incomplete notice references a July filing or meeting time and presents presumptive heirs or executors. The fragmentary source limits precise details but indicates probate actions in Bath County.
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